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1621 a new Look at Thanksgiving Photo-essay: Recovering Lost Indian Voices to Gain a Shared Thanksgiving History

By: Lynn Brogan

Science Books for Kids on Robots and Alien Life: Fun Books Discuss History of Robots and Astrobiology

By: Feature Writer Michael Jung

Kids Books Explore Unexplained Phenomena: Books Show Readers How to Levitate and Make UFO Footage

By: Feature Writer Michael Jung

Books on the American Civil War for Kids: Civil War Battlefields Come to Life in Nonfiction History Books

By: Feature Writer Michael Jung

10 Best Ever! Fun Historical Fact Books for Kids: Entertaining Introduction to Arthurian Legends and Bible Stories

By: Feature Writer Susan Whelan

How to Build Your Own Country by Wyatt/Rix: Teaching Kids About Citizenship and Micronations

By: Irene Tanner-Yuen

American History Chapter Books for Kids: Read Stories of American Revolution and United States Slavery

By: Feature Writer Michael Jung

Nonfiction Books for Kids on World Demographics: Books Offer Map Games and Fun Facts on Population Data

By: Feature Writer Michael Jung

Astronaut Nonfiction Books for Kids: Discover Unknown Stories of the NASA Space Program

By: Feature Writer Michael Jung

Books About Marine Life by Dr Mark Norman: Australian Junior School Marine Reference Books for Young Readers

By: Feature Writer Susan Whelan

Weird and Scary Nonfiction Trivia Books for Kids: Kid Books Tell the Truth About Vampire Stories and Killer Viruses

By: Feature Writer Michael Jung

Nonfiction Animals Books for Children: Learn Fun Facts About Horses and Forest Animals in These Kid Books

By: Feature Writer Michael Jung

Cardboard Box Crafts Books for Children: How to Make Cardboard Craft Pretend Play Toys and Spaces

By: Feature Writer Renee Carver

Children's Picture Books About the Water Cycle: Teach the Hydrologic Cycle With Educational Kids Books

By: Feature Writer Renee Carver

Educational Kids Books About the Water Cycle: Teach the Hydrologic Cycle – Rain, How Water Flows, Waterworks

By: Feature Writer Renee Carver

New Children's Book About Earthquakes: Review of Earthquake, by Susan J. Berger

By: Mayra Calvani

Book Review – The Death by Ananda Braxton-Smith: Youth Non-Fiction History of The Plague in Europe

By: Feature Writer Susan Whelan

Book Review – Spyology by Five Mile Press: The Complete Book of Spycraft for Children and Adults

By: Feature Writer Susan Whelan

An A to Z of Geology - Review: An Introductory Publication From Sherkin Island Marine Station

By: Anthony Toole

Usborne Books With Art Projects and Ideas: Encourage Children to Learn About Art and Have Fun with Craft

By: Feature Writer Susan Whelan

Books That Explain How Things Work to Children: Kids’ Reference Books About Science, Inventions and the Human Body

By: Feature Writer Susan Whelan

Author Conrad Storad Excites Kids About Science: How Writing Fun Facts Led Him to Write Science Books for Kids

By: Feature Writer Michael Jung

A Really Short History of Nearly Everything: Bill Bryson’s Bestseller Abridged and Adapted for Children

By: Feature Writer Susan Whelan

What if You Met a Pirate? Jan Adkins' Pirate History is Fun for All Ages

By: PJ Rooks

Science on the Loose by Helaine Becker: Amazing Activities and Science Facts You’ll Never Believe

By: Elizabeth Yetter

Centsibility: Money Management Tools: The Planet Girl Guide to Money

By: Elizabeth Yetter

Famous Children Composers Series: Rachlin and Hellard's Introduction to Music History for Children

By: Melissa Morelli Lacroix

Partridgeberry, Redberry, Lingonberry, Too: A Review of a Delightful Picture Resource Book by Ellen Bryan Obed

By: Stella Walsh

Activities and Information to Entertain Children: The Dangerous Book for Boys and The Daring Book for Girls

By: Feature Writer Susan Whelan

How Soccer Works by Keltie Thomas: Educational Sports and Science Book for Kids

By: Elizabeth Yetter

How Do Your Senses Work? Judy Tatchell and Maria Wheatley Sniff Out the Facts

By: Arlene Kelly

How Are Babies Made? Alastair Smith and Maria Wheatley Explain It All

By: Arlene Kelly

For Primary School Kids: You're History Mate: A Light-hearted Look at Australian History by Paul Stafford

By: Feature Writer Susan Whelan

Pet Rabbit Care: A Review of the Rabbits Book in Usborne’s First Pets Series

By: Claire Cowling

Hurricanes: Witness to Disaster: National Geographic Kids Book by Judy and Dennis Fradin

By: Elizabeth Yetter

Volcanoes: Witness to Disaster: National Geographic Book by Judy and Dennis Fradin

By: Elizabeth Yetter

Book Review: Discovering Great Artists: Children’s Art Projects in the Styles of Famous Artists

By: Feature Writer Susan Whelan

Gallery Ghost by Anna Nilsen: Find the Ghost Who Paints the Most

By: Elizabeth Yetter

Book Review: The Art Book for Children (Book 2): An Art Reference Book to Introduce Children to Great Artworks

By: Feature Writer Susan Whelan

Scott Joplin, King of Ragtime: Scott Joplin Is the Subject of a Book by Yvonne Cloutier

By: Darcy DeMarco

The Dirt on Dirt: A Science Activity Book by Paulette Bourgeois

By: Elizabeth Yetter

Science, Art and Humor for Kids: Enhancing Reading for Children with Enchanting Classroom Subjects

By: Maryan Pelland

On Sports-Non Fiction for Children: Baseball and Soccer How To Play and How to Understand the Games

By: Maryan Pelland

Sea Monsters by Marfe Delano: A Prehistoric Adventure

By: Elizabeth Yetter

Book Review: Storybook Art: Step-by-Step Art Projects for Children Based on Famous Illustrators

By: Feature Writer Susan Whelan

Things to Make & Do in the Holidays: A Review of an Usborne Little Book

By: Claire Cowling

Little Book of Easter Activities: An Usborne Craft and Cooking Resource for Parents and Teachers

By: Claire Cowling

Book Review: The Daring Book for Girls: The Girls’ Equivalent to the Popular Dangerous Book for Boys

By: Feature Writer Susan Whelan

Book Review: The Dangerous Book for Boys: Highlights of the Australian Edition by Conn and Hal Iggulden

By: Feature Writer Susan Whelan

Book Review: The Art Book for Children: An Enjoyable Introduction to Classic and Modern Artists and Artwork

By: Feature Writer Susan Whelan

Magic School Bus - Waterworks: Joanna Cole & Bruce Degen Go In Search of Clean Water

By: Arlene Kelly

Magic School Bus - Earth: Ms Frizzle's Guide to Classifying Rocks

By: Arlene Kelly

Magic School Bus - Electric: Joanna Cole & Bruce Degen on How Electricity Works

By: Arlene Kelly

When Fish Got Feet: Evolution in the Silurian and Devonian Period

By: Elizabeth Yetter

Dangerous Book for Boys: A Complete Reference for the Mischief-monger by Conn & Hal Iggulden

By: Matthew Clarke

Bugs Up Close: By Diane Swanson: An Exciting Look at Insects

By: Elizabeth Yetter

Smart-Opedia: The Amazing Book About Everything

By: Elizabeth Yetter

Gold Medal for Weird: Kevin Sylvester: Olympic Stories for Kids

By: Elizabeth Yetter

Celebrate Christmas: Holidays Around the World Series by Deborah Heligman

By: Elizabeth Yetter

Exploring the Elements Series: Who Likes the Rain, by Etta Kaner

By: Elizabeth Yetter

123 I Can Paint! A Starting Art Book for Children

By: Elizabeth Yetter

Fully Woolly: Planet Girl: Knit and Crochet Felting Projects for Girls

By: Elizabeth Yetter

123 I Can Sculpt: Starting Art for Kids

By: Elizabeth Yetter

The Jumbo Book of Space: For Home Schooling and the Classroom

By: Elizabeth Yetter

Nonfiction - Real Life Kid Stories: Christmas, Hanukkah Any Holiday is a Good Time for Family Reading

By: Maryan Pelland

Let’s Go! By Lizann Flatt: The Story of Getting from There to Here

By: Elizabeth Yetter

Living Science Books for Kids: Appeal to Imagination, Transport Kids Beyond Facts with Living Books

By: Holly Martin

Julius Caesar: The Life of a Conqueror

By: Elizabeth Yetter

National Geographic Kids' Books: High Quality Nature Reading with Excellent Images for Children

By: Maryan Pelland

Stencil Art: Explore Shapes and Colors

By: Elizabeth Yetter

Sea Monsters: Prehistoric and Legendary

By: Elizabeth Yetter

Learn to Count: Number Books for Kids

By: Elizabeth Yetter

Caterpillars: National Geographic for Kids

By: Elizabeth Yetter

Pirateology: Make a Pirate Ship

By: Elizabeth Yetter

Wind Chimes and Whirligigs: Fun Crafts for Kids

By: Elizabeth Yetter

Pirate’s Prisoner: Horrible Things You’d Rather Not Know

By: Elizabeth Yetter

Stuff to Hold Your Stuff: Craft Book by Ellen Warwick

By: Elizabeth Yetter

It’s Your Room: A Decorating Guide for Real Kids

By: Elizabeth Yetter

Teaching Aesop’s Fables: Lesson Plans and Activities

By: Elizabeth Yetter

The Child’s Bookcase: A Special Place in the Child’s Room

By: Elizabeth Yetter

Catalog Poem: Teaching Kids to Write

By: Elizabeth Yetter

Learning Opposites: Books for Toddlers

By: Elizabeth Yetter

3 Cookbooks for Children: Good Housekeeping, Gifts to Make and Eat, Cooking East African Way

By: Feature Writer Carla Snuggs

Edgar Allan Poe: Online Lesson Plans

By: Elizabeth Yetter

How to Write a Tanka: Teaching Kids Poetry

By: Elizabeth Yetter

Learning Shapes: Toddler Books

By: Elizabeth Yetter

Potty Books: Potty Training Books for Children

By: Elizabeth Yetter

A Time of Golden Dragons: How Dragons Have Influenced China

By: Elizabeth Yetter

An Egyptian Mummy: Disgusting Things You’d Rather Not Know

By: Elizabeth Yetter

How Animals Defend Themselves: A Kids Can Read Alone Book

By: Elizabeth Yetter

Mia’s Secret: A Story About Sexual Abuse

By: Elizabeth Yetter

Minimus: Starting out in Latin

By: Elizabeth Yetter

The Story of Castles: Kids Explore

By: Elizabeth Yetter

Complete Origami: A Book for Everyone

By: Elizabeth Yetter

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